12.9 Airports

12.9 Airports

The Council recognises the importance of air travel in improving the attractiveness of the county for industrial, commercial and tourism development.  The nearest airport to Kilkenny is the Waterford Airport, south of Waterford City centre.  The Council supports the development of Waterford Airport as an important regional transport asset and the return of scheduled passenger services to and associated investment in Infrastructure.

Kilkenny Airfield

There is a privately-owned public use airfield located three miles to the west of Kilkenny City.